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Alekšupīte

The Alekšupīte runs through Kuldīga beside historic buildings and bridges before joining the Venta. Its route includes a waterfall and a guided excursion along a rocky bed with smaller cascades.

Alekšupīte
Photo by Jānis Sedols (first uploaded by lv:User:Kikos) Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 3.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Stream beside historic streets and buildings.
  • Alekšupīte waterfall, created and reinforced in the 17th century.
  • Guided excursion along the rocky bed and beneath small bridges.
Alekšupīte
Photo by Dalgo Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 2.5
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Alekšupīte

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Guides to this place

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.

Kuldīga and the Venta: a walk where the river shapes the city

In Kuldīga, the waterfall, brick bridge and historic centre are not separate stops: together they form a short route that reveals how water sustained trade, industry and the urban landscape.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026